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Civil Society Dialogue on the Post-2015 Development Agenda
[ September 24, 2012; 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. ]
In conjunction with the September launch of www.worldwewant2015.org there will be a Civil Society Dialogue on the Post-2015 Development Agenda featuring high level panelists working on the Post-2015 UN processes.
This event will take place at the Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN) from 4:30-6PM EST and will be live-streamed on www.worldwewant2015.org.
While space is limited in the room and it is no longer possible to RSVP, you are encouraged to contribute to the …
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Towards 2015: Open Dialogue with the High-level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda
[ September 25, 2012; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ]
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September 25th 2012, 11.30 – 13.00
CR3, North Lawn Building, UN Headquarters
Objective: This event aims at promoting an open dialogue between The Secretary General’s High-level Panel and civil society, researchers, the private sector, foundations and youth, to reflect the views of various stakeholders in the first meeting of the HLP.
Distinguished speakers include:
Mr. Koichiro Gemba – Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan
Miss Helen Clark – Administrator of UNDP
Ms. Amina …
Clinton Global Initiative’s Annual Meeting
[ September 23, 2012 to September 25, 2012. ]
WEDO is looking forward to attending the upcoming Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) meeting, September 23-25, in New York, having received membership through their non-profit program earlier this year. CGI was created by President Clinton in 2005 in an effort to translate ideas into action. The Annual Meeting brings together heads of state, government and business leaders, scholars, and NGO directors. WEDO, focused specifically on raising awareness of the linkages between women’s rights and the environment, will utilize this amazing event …
CIVICUS World Assembly
[ September 3, 2012 to September 7, 2012. ]
Next week, from September 3-7 2012, WEDO will attend the CIVICUS World Assembly — a primary venue for civil society practitioners, researchers, activists, concerned business leaders and representatives from governments to share ideas and experiences on strengthening citizen participation.
The World Assembly’s main objective is to create a space where a diversity of voices can be heard, a space to exchange experiences, challenges, successes and dreams and, most importantly, concrete ideas for a more equitable …
UNFCCC Talks Commence in Bangkok
[ August 30, 2012 to September 5, 2012. ]
BANGKOK, THAILAND (August 30 2012)- The second session of the 2012 UN climate negotiations commenced today in Bangkok, Thailand, following on from May’s meeting in Bonn, Germany– a meeting which consisted of stalled negotiations and increased tension over the important issues of equity, emissions reductions and commitments. Here, RTCC provides a good overview of some of the main issues still on the table as we head into Bangkok, quite similar to what we …
